2000 BMW 328 vs. 1979 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2000 BMW 328 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 328 (192 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1979 Mercury Cougar. (134 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 267 kg more than 2000 BMW 328.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 328. (279 Nm). This means 1979 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 328 | 1979 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 328 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2801 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 336 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |